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The contribution of black soldiers recognized by the Netherlands

The Netherlands formally honored Black American soldiers from segregated World War II units who helped liberate Dutch cities, in a ceremony attended by one of the few surviving veterans, 95-year-old James W.

February 17, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Possible to reconcile family and politics, says Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

Parti Québécois leadership candidate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon announced he would pause his campaign for three weeks to take paternity leave following the birth of his second child, arguing that politicians must demonstrate

February 17, 2020

Government and Politics·News

Despite legalization, the Pot Block is not extinguished

Quebec's Bloc Pot party launched a search for a new leader despite achieving its founding goal of cannabis legalization, arguing that the Legault government's implementation — raising the legal age to 21

February 17, 2020

Health·News

Serious collision in the La Verendrye wildlife reserve

A woman was in critical condition after an SUV traveling north lost control on Route 117 in the La Verendrye wildlife reserve in Quebec, spinning into a truck following behind. Two other

February 17, 2020

News

Indigenous blockade: “it is time to lift the blockade”

Kanesatake chief Serge Simon called on Indigenous protesters to lift the rail blockades and shift to negotiations, warning that continued disruptions risk eroding Canadian public sympathy for First Nations concerns. Federal Minister

February 16, 2020

Government and Politics·News

18-year-old fighter dying of cancer

Annie-Claude Mondor, an 18-year-old Quebec woman who became known after appearing on television to discuss her battle with neuroblastoma, fell into a coma on Saturday afternoon after four years of renewed cancer

February 16, 2020

Health·News

5.5 Magnitude earthquake shock in Southern Iran

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran on Sunday afternoon, with its epicenter located 13 kilometers deep in the Gulf between the mainland and the island of Qeshm, 49 kilometers from Bandar Abbas.

February 16, 2020

Climate·News

Eric Salvail’s trial opens Monday

Former Quebec television host Eric Salvail's trial on charges of sexual assault, forcible confinement, and harassment opened Monday in Montreal before Judge Alexandre Dalmau, with four days of hearings scheduled. Salvail, who

February 16, 2020

News

Laval-Canada: Ground meat recalled due to E. coli bacteria

Six varieties of ground meat sold at Marche Adonis Cure-Labelle in Laval, Quebec on January 30 have been recalled over possible E. coli contamination, Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

February 16, 2020

Health·News

Michael Bloomberg during the 2020 Democratic presidential primary campaign

Bloomberg-Clinton 2020?

A rumor circulating in US political circles suggested Michael Bloomberg was considering Hillary Clinton as his vice-presidential running mate for the 2020 presidential race, a report traced to conservative commentator Matt Drudge.

February 16, 2020

Government and Politics·News

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The contribution of black soldiers recognized by the Netherlands

Possible to reconcile family and politics, says Paul St-Pierre Plamondon

Despite legalization, the Pot Block is not extinguished

Serious collision in the La Verendrye wildlife reserve

Indigenous blockade: “it is time to lift the blockade”

18-year-old fighter dying of cancer

5.5 Magnitude earthquake shock in Southern Iran

Eric Salvail’s trial opens Monday

Laval-Canada: Ground meat recalled due to E. coli bacteria

Bloomberg-Clinton 2020?

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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